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Why is Avast Service using the CPU constantly
« on: November 27, 2017, 02:14:41 PM »
Iv noticed recently that Avast Service is constantly using 15-30% of my CPU. Its never done this before, it worries me because Avast used to be very resource friendly. Did the last update cause this?

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Re: Why is Avast Service using the CPU constantly
« Reply #1 on: November 27, 2017, 08:43:15 PM »
Noticed the same after I upgraded to version 17.8.2318 (build 17.8.3705.240) that Avast now constantly utilise around 30-35% of the CPU and it's not scanning or doing anything productive or at least not what I can see from the GUI...

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Re: Why is Avast Service using the CPU constantly
« Reply #2 on: November 28, 2017, 11:07:48 AM »
Can you please dump the AvastSvc.exe process using Task Manager and provide dump file?

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Re: Why is Avast Service using the CPU constantly
« Reply #3 on: November 28, 2017, 12:37:22 PM »
Tried with both regular and admin user and AvastSvc.exe doesn't allow me to do a dump file. Tried with other processes where there isn't any problem to perform this task. Any specific settings that needs to be changed for Avast for this to work out?

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Re: Why is Avast Service using the CPU constantly
« Reply #4 on: November 28, 2017, 12:41:45 PM »
Ah sorry, you need to disable self-defense first.

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Re: Why is Avast Service using the CPU constantly
« Reply #5 on: November 28, 2017, 02:35:42 PM »
Okay, next question, where would I upload this 502MB compressed file?

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Re: Why is Avast Service using the CPU constantly
« Reply #6 on: November 28, 2017, 02:52:37 PM »

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Re: Why is Avast Service using the CPU constantly
« Reply #8 on: November 28, 2017, 03:23:36 PM »
Thank you khavusr, according to dump you provided Software Cleanup engine (SWCUEngine.dll) ate over 3 hours of your CPU time. Will contact developer responsible for SWCU.

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Re: Why is Avast Service using the CPU constantly
« Reply #9 on: November 28, 2017, 04:18:38 PM »
Ok. Fair to mention that this occured after that I upgraded to the mentioned version this Sunday afternoon. But, hope that this helps and don't hesitate to comeback if you need to collect additional information or perform som tests.

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Re: Why is Avast Service using the CPU constantly
« Reply #10 on: December 01, 2017, 01:42:09 PM »
Any update on this topic?

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Re: Why is Avast Service using the CPU constantly
« Reply #11 on: December 02, 2017, 07:54:03 AM »
Update your VPS and reboot. Better now..?
W8.1 [x64] - Avast Free AV 23.3.8047.BC [UI.757] - Firefox ESR 102.9 [NS/uBO/PB] - Thunderbird 102.9.1
Avast-Tools: Secure Browser 109.0 - Cleanup 23.1 - SecureLine 5.18 - DriverUpdater 23.1 - CCleaner 6.01
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Re: Why is Avast Service using the CPU constantly
« Reply #12 on: December 02, 2017, 09:17:14 AM »
Any update on this topic?
Not fixed yet, I'll let you know once issue is resolved

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Re: Why is Avast Service using the CPU constantly
« Reply #13 on: December 02, 2017, 09:30:18 AM »
Any update on this topic?
Not fixed yet, I'll let you know once issue is resolved
Wasn't it fixed with the SWCUEngine update to V12.1.153.0 yesterday..??
W8.1 [x64] - Avast Free AV 23.3.8047.BC [UI.757] - Firefox ESR 102.9 [NS/uBO/PB] - Thunderbird 102.9.1
Avast-Tools: Secure Browser 109.0 - Cleanup 23.1 - SecureLine 5.18 - DriverUpdater 23.1 - CCleaner 6.01
Avast Wissenswertes (Downloads, Anleitungen & Infos): https://forum.avast.com/index.php?topic=60523.0

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Re: Why is Avast Service using the CPU constantly
« Reply #14 on: December 02, 2017, 11:02:08 AM »
I am also experiencing large CPU usage by Avast - it says it is the Behaviour Shield which is constantly using around 50% of CPU, even when I am doing nothing else. I am new to these things so tell me what info I need to provide.
Version is 17.8.2318 (Build 17.8.3705.249)
Running Windows 10. Browser is Chrome
Active Subscription to Avast Internet Security
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